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railroad. They algo recommended that Alpine Drive be included ag a full access interchange since the City of Ramsey has spent a significant amount of money to complete an east-west corridor throughout the City and they want its residents to enjoy direct access to the freeway system via Alpine Drive. The Committee recommended that the comments be forwarded to the State of Minnesota. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to ratify the recommendations of the Public Works Committee. Further discussion: Councilmember Anderson requested that the issue regarding McKinley Street be more explicit. Principal Engineer Olson agreed that it should be more explicit because the study notes that inter-community travel is very important. Mayor Gamec stated that he had thought that comments were made that inter-community streets were not going to be part of the study. Principal Engineer Olson replied that they had to look at parallel routes for Highway #10 and he thought it would be beneficial that it be noted. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that without the connection of McKinley street it will increase industrial traffic onto Highway #10. Principal Engineer Olson stated that he would reword the language and update the Council on the actual wording. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Hendriksen, Anderson, and Kurak. Voting No: None. 8) Acquisition of Easements for Trail and Storm Sewer along Alpine Drive The Public Works Committee recommended that the City Council authorize staff to prepare the easement documents and authorize the City Administrator to begin negotiations contingent upon the availability of funds in the appropriate funds. Motion by Councihnember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Kurak. Voting No: None. Case #3: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Establish Manufacturing Activities in the B-3 Highway Business District; Case of Douglas Roberts Community Development Director Frolik stated that the City has received an application for a conditional use permit fi'om Douglas Roberts to establish manufacturing activities in the B-3 Highway Business District on the property generally known as 6650 State Highway #10. The applicant is proposing to locate in an existing 11,500 square foot office/warehouse structure. The structure was previously occupied by Northern Air Gas. Northern Air Gas is under a lease agreement with Mr. Clarence Jensen for the next 18 months. Northern Air Gas is attempting to lease the building to another user until their lease with Mr. Jensen expires. Douglas Roberts is proposing to lease from Northern Air Gas and operate a manufacturing business. Mr. Roberts' City Council/March 26, 2002 Page 9 of 25